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Funding Opportunities

MFA candidates are funded through a range of appointments including Teaching Associate, Teaching Assistant, and Research Assistant position; fellowships; and paid internships. Currently, approximately 90% of full-time candidates are funded at a level sufficient to bring a waiver of tuition and most fees. In addition, the MFA Program offers several smaller fellowships and awards each year.

Teaching & Research Appointments

The University Writing Program, which oversees undergraduate composition courses, appoints more MFA candidates than any other single office. Incoming and current candidates may apply for appointments which carry a 3-section per year teaching load and are renewable for up to three years. Salary is approximately $21,728.40 per year and includes tuition credit.

Undergraduate creative writing sections, offered through the English Department, are typically awarded to MFA candidates in their second or third years in the program. Current candidates may apply for single-semester appointments in the late fall for the following year. Salary is approximately $10,864.20 and includes tuition credit.

jubilat’s Managing Editor position is designated for MFA candidates and is supported by a Research Assistantship. Calls for applications are released as needed for this three year position.

Candidates also pursue teaching and research positions in other departments on campus including, recently, the Center for Teaching, Film Studies, University News Office, and the College of Natural Sciences.

Fellowships

Incoming candidates are considered for four MFA Fellowships ranging from $8,600 - $17,000, which includes tuition credit if needed. Fellowship recipients are chosen by the MFA Admissions Committee and are notified directly.

Internships & Awards

Through the Juniper Summer Writing Institute, MFA candidates may apply to serve as faculty for the Institute for Young Writers, earning academic credit and stipends.